Nigeria breaking news today headlines
Here are some of the top breaking news headlines in Nigeria today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November, the highest in over 17 years.
- Naira Falls to Record Low Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the dollar, trading at N745 to the dollar on the parallel market.
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources.
Security
- Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state.
- Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Kaduna State.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000.
- FG to Vaccinate 40 Million Nigerians Against COVID-19: The Federal Government has announced plans to vaccinate 40 million Nigerians against COVID-19.
- Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 12 States: The Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 12 states in Nigeria, with 142 confirmed cases and 24 deaths.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles will face Egypt in a friendly match in March, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup.
- Nigerian Players Abroad: Iheanacho Scores in Leicester City Win: Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Leicester City's 2-1 win over Watford in the English Premier League.
These are some of the top breaking news headlines in Nigeria today. Please note that the headlines are subject to change as new information becomes available.